WINNING
SPARKLING
BEST FIRST CLASS SPARKLING
Gold Cathay Dragon
Champagne Rare Millesimé 2002, Piper-Heidsieck, France Judges with toasty said: intensity. Restrained, Absolutely fab. Score: 98 Silver Singapore Airlines
Champagne Krug 2004, France Judges said: Really impressive. Gentle and toasty. Very drinkable. Score: 97 Bronze Emirates
Champagne Dom Pérignon 2002 Plénitude 2, France Judges said: Rich and creamy, with real depth on the nose. Score: 96
BEST BUSINESS CLASS SPARKLING
Gold Malaysia Airlines
Champagne Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2007, France Judges and serious said: with Lovely an interesting – complex long Score: palate. 98 Silver Air Tahiti Nui
Champagne Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve, France Judges said: Complex and very complete. Rich and long with lots of depth. Score: 97 Bronze EVA Air
Champagne Castelnau Millésimé 2006, France Judges said: Complex, with a hint of honey and lemon curd. Good acidity. Really classy. Score: 96 Highly Commended (joint) Aircalin
Champagne Pol Roger Réserve, France Judges said: Rich; serious. Really good for business class. Korean Air
Champagne Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, France Judges said: Fresh, bright, vigorous and youthful. Score: 95